[LAAMN] COMMENTARY: International Human Rights Day (1 2/10/08) “Sixty Year Later: Reaffirming “ Inherent Dignity and Equal and Inalienable Ri ghts”

[Alyssa Macy]

INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY, DECEMBER 10TH, 2008
“Sixty Year Later:  Reaffirming “Inherent Dignity and Equal and Inalienable 
Rights”, A Commentary by Andrea Carmen, International Indian Treaty Council 
Executive Director

“Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable 
rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice 
and peace in the world”

These inspiring words are the opening paragraph of the United Nations 
“Universal Declaration of Human Rights” (UDHR), adopted by the United Nations 
(UN) General Assembly 60 years ago today, December 10th, 1948.   

Indigenous Peoples were not involved in drafting or adopting the UDHR.  But its 
recognition that Human Rights are inherent --- the birthright of all persons 
and Peoples, bestowed on us by our Creator -- have resonated strongly with us.  
“Inherent” and “inalienable” mean that Human Rights can never be given or taken 
away, by states (countries), the UN, or any other entity.    They can only be 
recognized and upheld.  Or, as is too often the case, they can be violated.   

Given the UN’s historic commitment to these principles as expressed in its 
founding human rights document, we were surprised and on many occasions 
outraged, during the 25-years of work for the adoption of the UN Declaration on 
the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, to see that   some states were not ready to 
recognize these principles when it came to Indigenous Peoples.   The US, 
Canada, Australia and New Zealand  (the only four counties which voted against 
the Declaration at the UN General Assembly last year) continually proposed 
language that defined the rights of Indigenous Peoples as “less” than those 
already recognized under International Law for “All Peoples”.   This was 
particularly the case with the internationally- recognized right to 
Self-determination.  

It became clear to us that Racism and Discrimination, as well as an ongoing 
tendency for states to disregard their existing human rights obligations, 
remained alive and well in the hallowed halls of the United Nations. The UDHR 
had clearly not done enough to ensure that the rights of Indigenous Peoples 
were fully recognized and protected.

On September 13, 2007, the equation was changed with the adoption of the UN 
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by the General Assembly.  The 
Declaration affirmed and underscored, in both its preamble and operative 
articles, that Indigenous Peoples are equal in rights to all other persons and 
Peoples.   
Indigenous Peoples were finally, irrevocably recognized as full members of the 
human family, and as Peoples with both individual and collective human rights 
fully affirmed.   There can now be no backsliding, no exceptions or 
justifications for defining the rights of Indigenous Peoples as “lesser” or 
“second class” rights.  

The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples does not bestow any new 
human rights.   Rather, while affirming that Indigenous Peoples’ have equal 
rights as compared to any other Peoples, it also reflects our unique 
perspectives as to how these rights must be respected, expressed and 
implemented to ensure our collective survival, dignity and well-being.   Its 
adoption was an essential and long-overdue step towards fulfilling the 
commitment made by the UN General Assembly 60 years ago today.  

Sixty years may seem like a long time to wait for our inclusion as full members 
of the human family.   But Indigenous Peoples have waited, in this hemisphere 
at least, for more than 516 years to throw off the brutal legacy of 
colonization, land theft, violated treaties, and cultural destruction.  And 
despite the commitments made by the world community on December 10, 1948, as 
well as on September 13, 2007, the situations facing our communities have not 
changed very much “on the ground”.  In many places around the world, including 
in the United States, Indigenous Peoples continue to face human rights 
violations of all kinds.

But with the adoption of the Declaration, Indigenous Peoples have a solid floor 
to stand on. We have an internationally-recognized minimum standard affirming 
that our inherent rights are not less than those of other Peoples.  But we do 
not want to wait, and in fact we cannot wait, another 60 years to see its 
implementation become a reality for Indigenous Peoples around the 
world.    
 
Implementation is the key, and the challenge, as we move forward to ensure that 
the noble words on paper have in impact in the lives of Indigenous Peoples 
struggling to survive, thrive and protect their traditional homelands and ways 
of life.  This will require, first and foremost, that we as Indigenous Peoples 
refuse to accept less than the “minimum standard” affirmed in the Declaration 
in any of our dealings with states or their representatives, as we continue to 
defend and assert our rights.  This w

[LAAMN] Annual Sunrise Gathering on Alcatraz Island (10/13/08)

[Alyssa Macy]

ANNUAL SUNRISE GATHERING ON ALCATRAZ ISLAND 
MONDAY OCTOBER 13th 2008

International Indian Treaty Council 
and American Indian Contemporary Arts present:

International Day of Solidarity 
with Indigenous Peoples 2008
Celebrating our Survival and Challenging the Myth of Columbus and “Doctrine of 
Discovery”

Everyone is invited to attend the annual Sun-Rise Gathering at Alcatraz Island 
on Monday, October 13th, 2008 (State Holiday) on Alcatraz Island, San Francisco 
Bay, to commemorate 516 years (1492-2008) of Indigenous Peoples Resistance to 
Colonization in the Americas! 

Support Indigenous Peoples’ struggles for Self-Determination, Land and Treaty 
Rights, Protection of Sacred Sites, Cultures and Ways of Life.  Say “No” to War 
and Racism, “Yes” to a Culture of Peace, Human Rights, and Respect for Mother 
Earth!  

Honor those who sacrificed their lives for us to be here, and who stood up for 
our Peoples.  Tobacco and prayers will be offered to the fire for the Earth and 
coming generations.

Meeting Place:  Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier # 31 in San Francisco

Tickets:  $ 11.00 (children under 5 free)

Time:  Ticket booths open at 5 AM, last boat departs at 6:00 am, and all return 
by 9 AM.

Featuring: The All Nations Drum, Traditional Aztec and Pomo Dancers, and 
updates and solidarity with special guest speakers.  MC: Lenny Foster, Dineh, 
Alcatraz Veteran and member of IITC’s Board of Directors.  Special Honoring for 
Participants of the Long Walks 1 & 2, Alcatraz and Wounded Knee Veterans.  

Wheel chair accessible, minimal parking, wear something warm.  For More 
information call IITC at 415-641-4482 or email AICA:  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Websites: www.treatycouncil.org and 
http://groups.msn.com-bayareaindiancalandar.  Purchase advance tickets at 
www.alcatrazcruises.com, or call 415-981-7625.  

    Please Post and Circulate Widely, We hope to see you 
there!


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[LAAMN] PRESS RELEASE | "Native Nations: Uniting for Change" Event to Be Held August 27 in Conjunction with Democratic National Convention

[Alyssa Macy]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: 
Alyssa Macy
NVisionIT LLC
Tel: 414.526.2633
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"Native Nations: Uniting for Change" Event to Be Held August 27 in Conjunction 
with Democratic National Convention

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 25, 2008 – To honor and celebrate Native Americans' 
historic engagement in the political process this year, a truly unique event, 
"Native Nations: Uniting for Change",
will be held on Wednesday, August 27th at the Denver Art Museum. The
event will be held to honor the Congressional Native American Caucus
and the Native American Delegates to the Democratic National Convention
(DNC).  


"This event will celebrate the nomination of Sen. Barack Obama as
the Democratic Presidential Nominee and bring together tribal leaders,
U.S. Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, and other
friends of Indian country for a day of discussion, education,
networking, Native American art, and live performances," said Mark
Macarro, Tribal Chairman, Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians and DNC
Platform Committee Member.


The DNC in Denver will highlight the increasingly important role of
Native Americans in the electing of America's leaders. The 2008 DNC
will include a record number of Native delegates as Native voices are
being heard like never before. Native American leaders describe the
2008 Election year as historic and marked by an unprecedented effort by
the candidates to pay heed to tribal communities and concerns. The
Native vote this year could very well decide the outcome in key
battleground states.


Joe A. Garcia, President of the National Congress of American
Indians, will serve as moderator for the policy forum from 2 – 4 p.m.
on Wednesday. Topic areas to be discussed include the Native American
Plank of the Democratic Platform, A New Administration – Honoring the
Government to Government Relationship, Indian Country's Request for the
Presidential Transition Plan, and Legislative Priorities Outlooks. 


Native Nations Reception, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
This
innovative reception will include a Native American art exhibition,
Native inspired multi-media presentations and food, as well as a live
art performance by painter Bunky Echo-Hawk (Pawnee/Yakama). Echo-Hawk
will create a painting beginning at 5 p.m. that will be inspired by the
historic role that Native Americans are playing in this year's
presidential election. In addition, there will be musical performances
by Meighan Meisters, a young First Nations artist. The reception will
be held in Ponti Hall in the North Building of the Denver Art Museum.


Democratic National Convention Viewing Party, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
A live feed of the DNC will be provided for all attendees in the Ponti Hall in 
the North Building of the Denver Art Museum.

Native Nations After Party, 9:00 – 11:00 p.m.

The after party will include live music and entertainment in the Ponti Hall in 
the North Building of the Denver Art Museum.

Native
Nations: Uniting for Change is sponsored by the Eastern Band of
Cherokee Indians, the Gila River Indian Community, the Mississippi Band
of Choctaw Indians, the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, the San
Manuel Band of Mission Indians, and the Seneca Nation of Indians and is
organized by NVisionIt LLC, a Colorado-based, Native-owned firm.


For more information and media requests, please contact Alyssa
Macy, NVisionIt LLC Director of Communications, at 414.526.2633 or via
email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] 

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[LAAMN] TRAINING: Using the UN System to Defend Indigenous Peoples Human Rights & Hold Countries Accountable, August 25-27, Ontario, Canada

[Alyssa Macy]

KITCHENUHMAYKOOSIB INNINUWUG 
Human Rights Training for Indigenous Peoples, First Nations and Community 
Members

“Using the United Nations system to defend Indigenous Peoples’ Human Rights and 
hold Countries Accountable”

August 25 – 27, 2008

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) Nation, Ontario Canada
KI Community Hall
Presented by the International Indian Treaty Council (IITC)


Monday, August 25th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet Reception & Radio Presentation

Tuesday, August 26, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Opening Prayer: Local Elder (TBA)
Opening Address: KI Chief & Council
Introduction to Training Session: Director KI Lands & Environment Unit

Wednesday, August 27, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lunch will be served both days

TRAINING TOPICS
Overview of UN and OAS Human Rights Systems and opportunities for 
involvementHuman rights mechanisms including the UN Committee on the 
Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Human Rights Council, Special Rapporteurs 
and CommitteesHow to do a human rights complaints/urgent actions to the UN and 
OASStrategies for Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous 
Peoples; Self Determination, Treaties, Environment, Subsistence/Food 
SovereigntyFree, Prior and Informed Consent
PRESENTERS
Ron Lameman (Beaver Lake Cree, Canada), Executive Director, Confederacy of 
Treaty 6 First Nations, IITC Board of Directors  Francisco Cali (Mayan Nation, 
Guatemala), Member, UN Committee for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, 
IITC Board President Andrea Carmen (Yaqui Indian Nation, Arizona USA), IITC 
Executive DirectorAlberto Saldamando, Human Rights Attorney, IITC General 
CounselBen Powless (Mohawk Nation, Canada), International Youth Representative 
and ActivistFor more information contact: 

Laura Calmwind, (416) 986-9856, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Andrea Carmen, (907) 841-7758,
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[LAAMN] Native American Rap Music...New Web Site...Support!!!

[Alyssa Macy]

CULTURE OF RAGE  (Visit Us @ http://www.cultureofrage.com)
Native American / Cultural & Political Rap Music


Please help our efforts in getting the message of our music out to all the 
peoples you know by forwarding them the following link:

http://www.cultureofrage.com 


Culture of Rage: Music Downloads, Articles, Art & Links. Strictly for the 
righteous and spiritual teachings of Indigenous Cultures. Totally against 
colonization, genocide, imperialism, corporate devastation of the earth...



Culture of Rage / Cultura de la Rabia
Support Independent Native / Chicano Music !!!
Apoyen la musica independiente nativa y chicana !!
Producing Independent Music Since 1993.

Produciendo música independiente desde 1993
*New*

Culture of Rage
"in Godless America"
(live & wild 2003-2005)

1st live band album of Culture of Rage featuring:


Urban Native Son & Phoenix 5150 -lyrics
Big B. Cheshewalla  -drums & percussion
Bad Boy Antone  -electric & acoustic guitar
R. Astengo -electric bass
Angel Blue Obsidian Sky -harp, guitar, acoustic bass, banjo, keys

J. Duron  -keys & patches
La Brava  -flute
Evie, Maya & Sister  -vocals
Adonis  -electric guitar effects
C. Aranda  -didgeridoo
Recorded & Mixed by George Vladimir Diaz 
at STUDI0 2425 (ELA, CA.)

Mastered by Joe Tall


Culture of Rage / Godless America – Song Descriptons

1.  Prayer: "Toxic plague, societies way, spiritual grave, mentally enslaved…"
2.  Gold, Greed & Genocide:  "Women and children bought and sold…all for the 
lust of Gold…"  The Genocide and enslavement of Indigenous California tribes 
and the brutal destruction of the environment innitiated by the 1849 California 
Gold Rush.

3.  All Ready Gone:  "We at war with Babylon…"  Walk as we testify.  
4.  Dope Song:  "Another Vietnam is Columbia…"  History of the War on Drugs.
5.  Godless America:  "How can you live in silence?  How can you allow?"  

6.  Mother, Sister, Daughter:  "…Earth Queen, reign supreme!  Cleansing my soul 
like pure water stream."  Homage to Woman from her sons/brothers.
7.  Children:  "It's sick how far we've gone from the sacred way of life, 
children victimized in the world of exploitation and strife."  "A child's life 
is a blessing."

*Beat Street:  Cover track / *Orignally written and performed by Melle Mel
 
CULTURE OF RAGE

http://www.cultureofrage.com


Music Video:  Culture of Rage / Gold, Greed & Genocide
(seen @ http://www.cultureofrage.com)

Gold, Greed & Genocide:  "Women and children bought and sold…all for the lust 
of Gold…"  The genocide and enslavement of Indigenous California tribes and the 
brutal destruction of the environment innitiated by the 1849 California Gold 
Rush.  

*Learn more at 1849.org.

Video Musical:  Cultura de Rabia/  Oro, Codicia y Genicidio:  "Mujeres y ninos 
comprados y vendidos… por el deseo de oro…"  El genicidio y esclavitud de las 
tribus indigenas de California y la destruccion brutal del medio ambiente 
causada por la busqueda de oro en 1849.  *Visite 1849.org.


"Culture of Rage," you ask? Who & What?
Culture of Rage is a hardcore mix of Rock, Jazz, Funk & Rap music with 
Conscious / Cultural / Political lyrics. The evolution of this underground 
group has been phenomenal and has gained worldwide recognition in indigenous, 
underground, grassroots, and conscious communities. Culture of Rage began in 
the early 90's, out of Oakland California, giving voice to urban Native 
American youth and the issues of youth & culture in the inner city. Culture of 
Rage has evolved into a full live band, out of East Los Angeles, with a unique 
and haunting sound that delivers its conscious lyrics with a kick to your 
chest, igniting fires in your heart.


Quien es Cultura de la Rabia
Cultura de la Rabia - Culture of Rage es una mezcla de música hardcore de Rock, 
Jazz, Funk y Rap, cuya letra surge de la conciencia, la política y la cultura. 
Este conjunto, con su música de resistencia, ha experimentado una evolución 
espectacular, pues ya goza del reconocimiento de las comunidades y sectores 
indígenas y populares, de personas de conciencia y de la cultura de resistencia 
en distintas partes del mundo. Cultura de la Rabia - Culture of Rage, nacido a 
principios de la década de los 90 en Oakland, California, levanta la voz de la 
juventud indígena de las Américas y da a conocer la problemática y cultura de 
la juventud urbana. Hoy en día, Cultura de la Rabia - Culture of Rage es un 
conjunto musical íntegro del Este de Los Ángeles que toca en vivo. Sus sonidos 
singulares y evocadores y su letra concienzuda entregan un mensaje apasionado e 
inspirador que enciende los fuegos de tu corazón.

  
 

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Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon

Indige

[LAAMN] Fw: Defend Native Lifeways: Take the Challenge & Spread the Word!

[Alyssa Macy]

  

  
  

  


  


   
  
Dear Friend,


I am writing today with news about 
an exciting opportunity that has been presented to the Native 
American Rights Fund and to you. 
In an unprecedented move, the Tulalip Tribes 
of Washington are using their generous contribution of $50,000 
to launch a nationwide campaign to protect Native American 
Rights.

"Our funding 
today includes an ongoing commitment to support NARF. We also issue 
a challenge to ALL tribes, individuals, organizations and 
businesses 
to join us with a commitment of their own," said Melvin R. Sheldon 
Jr., Chairman of the 
Tulalip Tribes of Washington.

Through the Preserving Native Lifeways 
Campaign, the Tulalip Tribes of 
Washington challenge you to help 
match their contribution to the Native American Rights Fund in an 
effort to raise $100,000. 
Through this Matching Gift Challenge, every 
dollar given to this campaign will be doubled, dollar for dollar, 
until we reach our goal of $100,000. 

That means your 
gift will go twice as far. You see, a gift of $25 is really worth 
$50... $50 
turns into $100... and $100 becomes $200... making this a wonderful 
opportunity to help us double our efforts to defend the rights of 
Native Americans. 
So please act 
now before 
the campaign deadline of August 1st. Take the 
challenge and help us meet our goal! 

Thank you.
John E. Echohawk

Executive 
Director 
P.S. All contributions to the campaign 
are 100% tax deductible. So please make a 
gift 
today. And keep an eye out for updates on the 
campaign's progress.   

  
 

  

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[LAAMN] Press Release: Consolidated Indigenous Shadow Report to United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination highlights Racism by United States

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Contact: Alberto Saldamando FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IITC General Counsel 
 Tel: (415) 641-4482
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Consolidated Indigenous Shadow Report to United Nations Committee on the 
Elimination of Racial Discrimination highlights Racism by United States
 


February 5, 2008 – The International Indian Treaty Council (IITC), in 
coordination with the Western Shoshone Defense Project, submitted a 
Consolidated Indigenous Shadow Report to the United Nations Committee on the 
Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD) on January 6th, 2008.  The UNCERD 
is the "Treaty Monitoring Body" for the International Convention on the 
Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD).  It monitors 
compliance of the States (countries) which have ratified the Convention with 
its provisions, including the United States (US).
 
Submissions from Indigenous Peoples, tribes, organizations and communities from 
around the country were included in the report.  It highlights a range of human 
rights violations and examples of racial discrimination reported by Indigenous 
Peoples in the US.  These include the destruction of sacred sites, threats to 
spiritual and cultural practices, environmental racism, violence against 
Indigenous women, Homeland Security-promoted border and immigration policies, 
Treaty rights violations, widespread discrimination in education, health and 
prisoners' rights.  Information was also included from Indigenous Peoples in 
countries outside the US who are affected by US policy. The report will be 
considered in the upcoming examination of the US by the UNCERD in February in 
Geneva, Switzerland. 
 
The UNCERD, during the review, will question US representatives on US 
compliance with the Convention based on the US official report to the 
Committee, called the Periodic Report. United Nations guidelines require that 
governments consult with Non-Governmental Organizations in their counties when 
they compile their Periodic Reports, but the US has generally ignored this 
guideline.  The Consolidated Indigenous Report was submitted to ensure that the 
voices of Indigenous Peoples would be heard during this examination. 
 
Alberto Saldamando, IITC General Counsel, who co-coordinated the development of 
the report stated, "In compiling this report to the UNCERD, it was clear that 
the institutionalization of racism and discrimination against Native Peoples is 
ingrained at every level of US society.  The data and the many inputs we 
received from Tribes, Native Peoples and individuals vividly demonstrate that 
racial discrimination thrives in schools, universities, prisons and in the 
so-called administration of justice in the US, at every level of government and 
society at large.  Even in textbooks, Indigenous Peoples in the US are reduced 
to caricatures with little humanity and even fewer rights, particularly those 
rights recognized by the recently adopted UN Declaration on the Rights of 
Indigenous Peoples. We hope that the government and people of the US are 
willing to correct the highly disproportionate impact of discrimination and 
poverty on Native Peoples in the US, in keeping with the UN
 Declaration.  The international arena is one of the few spaces we have to 
denounce the racial discrimination directed against us.  At some point it has 
to happen."
 Julie Fischer, Western Shoshone Defense Project and co-coordinator of report 
stated, "We are extremely pleased with the completion of the Indigenous Joint 
Shadow Report.  As we continue to move forward in this long struggle, we are 
witnessing more and more native voices coming forth and standing to be counted. 
 The Report reflects those voices and the commonality of the struggles of the 
indigenous peoples of this Turtle Island.  The Committee on the Elimination of 
Racial Discrimination has been a strong force in the struggle of the Western 
Shoshone and other indigenous people.  With the information contained in this 
Report, it is our hope to equip the Committee with the information it needs to 
hold the United States and its multi national corporations accountable to the 
rights of the first peoples and respect for their traditional laws, lands and 
resources."
 
In recent years the UNCERD has made very important decisions upholding 
Indigenous Peoples' Human Rights, in particular its General Recommendation XIII 
which affirms Indigenous Peoples' Free Prior Informed Consent in matters 
affecting them, and calls upon States to uphold this right.  The Western 
Shoshone Defense Project served as the co-coordinators with IITC for the 
development of this Report, and has successfully used the ICERD "Early Warning 
and Urgent Action procedures" to raise questions challenging the legitimacy of 
the Indian Land Claims Commission process and the purported "loss" of their 
ancestral lands in violation of the Treaty of Ruby Valley.  In 2006, the UNCERD 
issued a full Urgent Action decision s

[LAAMN] INVITE: North America Region Preparatory Mtg for the UNPFII7

[Alyssa Macy]

January 17, 2008


North America Region Preparatory Meeting for the Seventh Session of the
United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

To: North America Indigenous First Nations, Organizations and Communities:
 
As the Co-Coordinator of the North America Region Indigenous Peoples Caucus, I 
would like to invite you to attend the 2008 North America Region Preparatory 
Meeting for the Seventh Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on 
Indigenous Issues. 

This year's preparatory meeting will be held on February 22-23, 2008 and will 
be hosted by the First Nations Summit in Vancouver, Canada. 

Venue, accommodation and transport

The venue for the preparatory meeting is:

Best Western Chateau Granville 
1100 Granville Street, 
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6Z 2B6
Phone: (604) 669 7070
Fax: (604) 669 4928
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.chateaugranville.com
 
As with previous years, travel, lodging and most meal expenses will be "on your 
own.”  A discounted rate ($82 per night) at the Best Western Chateau 
Granville has been negotiated for attendees of the preparatory meeting.  Please 
contact the Best Western Chateau Granville directly at the number noted above 
to arrange your accommodation.  To receive the discounted rate, please mention 
that you are with the "First Nations Summit group booking.” 

A shuttle bus service (the "Airporter") operates between the Vancouver 
International Airport and major downtown hotels (including the Best Western 
Chateau Granville).  Ticket prices are $13.50 one way, $21 round trip.  Further 
information on service, schedules and fares may be obtained from the Airporter 
counter located on the International and Domestic Arrivals levels, their 
website www.yvrairporter.com, or by calling (604) 946 8866 or 1 800 668 3141.  

Meeting information 

The Seventh Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 
will be held in New York on April 21 - May 2, 2008.  The special theme is 
"Climate change, bio-cultural diversity and livelihoods: the stewardship role 
of Indigenous peoples and new challenges.”  As you are well aware, this theme 
is highly relevant to many critical issues throughout our region.
 
…/2
The preparatory meeting will provide the opportunity to share information and 
to draft a strong regional statement to present at the Permanent Forum.  In 
addition to addressing the special theme of climate change, our regional 
statement will be able to cover a range of other issues and agenda items which 
the Permanent Forum addresses. 
 
North America Region Co-Coordinator Andrea Carmen and I will be drafting a 
provisional agenda in next few days.  We welcome your suggestions and ideas, 
please email us: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and [EMAIL PROTECTED] 

To assist with preparations for the meeting, please RSVP as soon as possible to:
 
Colin Braker, Communications Director: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Jackie Hartley, Policy Analyst: [EMAIL PROTECTED]  
First Nations Summit
Phone: (604) 926 9903

Please also send any information to be copied for distribution at the meeting 
to Colin and Jackie. 

Symposium on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 

The preparatory meeting will follow a Symposium, co-hosted by the Assembly of 
First Nations and the (BC) First Nations Leadership Council, on "Implementing 
the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.”  The 
Symposium will be held in North Vancouver on February 19-20, 2008.  Information 
and registration details for the Symposium is provided separately.  I hope that 
you will be able to attend both events.

I look forward to seeing you in Vancouver and also at the Seventh Session of 
the Permanent Forum in New York!
 
Yours truly,

  

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[LAAMN] 34th Anniversary - International Indian Treaty Council Conference (Guatemala)

[Alyssa Macy]

Save the date! 

The 34th Anniversary
International Indian Treaty Council Conference

April 3 – 6, 2008
Chimaltenango, Guatemala

"Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: 
Upholding Self-determination and Free Prior Informed Consent for Indigenous 
Peoples"



Commissions and Workshops on:

The UN and OAS Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

   Indigenous Nations and Treaty Rights
   Responses to Climate Change
   Environmental Racism and Toxic Contamination of Indigenous Lands
   Indigenous Youth
   Impacts of Mining and Resource extraction
   Food Security/Food Sovereignty
   Using the UN and OAS to hold countries accountable for human rights 
violations
   Cultural Rights and Protection of Sacred Sites… and more


For more information:

Email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Additional contacts: 
Francisco Cali: 
502-5722-8480 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Andrea Carmen: 
907-745-4482
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Alberto Saldamando: 415-641-4482
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Also, see IITC's web page: www.treatycounciI.org

Hosted By: CITI GUATEMALA, CEPRODI, Oxlajuj Ajpop de los Ajq'ijab', Defensoría 
Maya, Asociación Sotzil, CPD, Tzu Kim Pop, Sakbe (partial list).

International Indian Treaty Council/Consejo Internacional De Tratados Indios
“WORKING FOR THE RIGHTS AND RECOGNITION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES”
"Trabajando por el reconocimiento y los derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas"



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[LAAMN] EVENT: Annual Alcatraz Island Sunrise Gathering, 11/22, San Francisco

[Alyssa Macy]

International Indian treaty council presents 33rd Annual

Alcatraz Island Sunrise Gathering
To celebrate our Resistance & Give Thanks for our Survival

A special tribute and honoring of the "Shell Mound Walkers", "Elders" and the 
"Veterans of Alcatraz".

Thursday, November 22, 2007, sunrise, Pier 33, San Francisco


Special guests, speakers and performances include:
MC: Bill Means, IITC Board Member (Oglala Lakota), Mike Flores, IITC Board 
Member (Tohono O’Odham), Ann Marie Sayers (Ohlone); Radley Davis, Iss-Ahwi 
(Pitt -River); Pomo Dancers; Shingle Springs Rancheria Miwok Dancers; Aztec 
Dancers; Arigon Starr (Kickapoo); Goodshield (Lakota); One Struggle, and the 
All Nations Singers.

Tickets $12 per person, children 5 and under free. Advanced tickets can be 
purchased online at www.alcatrazcruises.com or by phone at 415 981-7625. They 
can also be purchased the day of the event at the Pier 33 Ticket Booth. This 
event is wheel chair accessible. All are welcome.

For more information call the SF office at 415-641-4482, www.treatycouncil.org  
 

Schedule:
0400 am: Alcatraz Cruises ticket office opens. 
0445 am: First boat departure.  
0500 am: Boat departure.  
0515 am: Boat departure.
0530 am: Boat departure.
0545 am: Boat departure.
0600 am: Final boat departure.
0800 am: Boats begin return.




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[LAAMN] RAFFLE: Bunky Echo-Hawk Painting for Pawnee Nation College Scholarsh

[Alyssa Macy]

   Help contribute to Native education.

 = = = = ===
Nawa All . . .

So, I've been posting this out a bit. I can't stress enough how
important higher education is for our Native people. You can support
this scholarship easily! A bunch of you have shown some love already . .
. there's still some time!

Besides, not only will you be supporting the scholarship, but you could
win this dope painting for a few bucks! I WILL PAY FOR SHIPPING MYSELF.

Where's the love at?

b-HAUS

The Message:

NVision Tour-Pawnee
"Empowering Our Future Leaders"

Raffle to Create NVision Scholarship for Pawnee Nation College
Bunky Echo-Hawk Painting "Change Starts With Me"

Live Art Painting Created During NVision Concert
Autographed by Bunky Echo-Hawk, Actor Casey Affleck ("Oceans
Thirteen" & "Good Will Hunting") & "4Real" TV Series
Host Sol Guy

NVision is creating a scholarship fund that will provide assistance for
a deserving student of the Pawnee Nation College. NVision seeks to
create financial support to promote successful academic and career
pathways for a Pawnee Nation tribal college student that will enable
them to serve as a future leader of the Pawnee Nation and/or in Indian
Country. The NVision Scholarship will be offered to the first deserving
student for the fall semester of 2007.

NVision is funding the Pawnee Nation College Scolarship solely through
the proceeds from the raffle of the painting created by Bunky Echo-Hawk
at the NVision Tour Event in Pawnee, Oklahoma over Memorial Day weekend.
The painting, which includes an autograph from actor Casey Affleck and
4Real Series Host Sol Guym is valued at $2,400. NVision's goal is to
raise $2,000 through proceeds of the raffle that will fund a full-time
tuition scholarship for a Pawnee Nation College student.

The raffle will close June 30th, 2007. Tickets are available to
purchase online at
www.NVisionIt. org

With every purchase of raffle tickets you can individually make a
difference in empowering a future leader in Indian Country.




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[LAAMN] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Hollywood Actor & TV Series Turn Lens on Native Youth Event

[Alyssa Macy]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 31, 2007
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Crystal Echo Hawk
Tel: 303.895.0995   Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

NVision Tour:
Spotlight on Native Youth
Hollywood Actor & TV Series Turn Lens on Native Youth
Event

PAWNEE, OK-More than 85 Pawnee and Native youth
participating in the NVision Tour youth event at the
Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma over the Memorial Day
weekend received a very special surprise when a
celebrity guest arrived to partake in the festivities.

Actor Casey Affleck, a star from the upcoming film
“Ocean’s Thirteen,” and an international TV Series “4
Real” arrived to cover the multi-media, arts, music
and cultural event designed to promote leadership
development for Native youth and young adults.  The
innovative Native youth event was organized by
NVision, a national Native non-profit organization and
affiliate project of the Seventh Generation Fund.
NVision is comprised of some of the country’s leading
young Native professionals and visual and performing
artists.

NVision was selected by 4Real producers to be featured
in a series of eight, half-hour television shows that
take celebrity guests on adventures around the world
to connect with young leaders who, according to 4Real
Producers “under extreme circumstances, are affecting
REAL change. These are the REAL heroes of our time.”

Casey Affleck is among other celebrity guests
including Mos Def, Joaquin Phoenix, the Red Hot Chili
Peppers, and Cameron Diaz who have visited or will
visit communities all over the world to learn about
young leaders, like those of NVision.  The series will
air this fall in Canada on MTV and producers are also
seeking distribution in the U.S. and internationally
as well.

Affleck, 4Real Host Sol Guy and 4 Real’s camera crew
spent the weekend with NVision members and Native
youth participating in the NVision Tour multi-media
and visual and performing arts workshops. Native youth
spent much of Saturday attending workshops in
filmmaking, music, dance, photography, visual arts,
and leadership and culture.

Workshops led by NVision trainers not only gave Native
youth a taste of basic skills in multi-media and
visual and performing arts but also focused on the
importance of celebrating Native identity, history,
language and culture through contemporary and
traditional forms of artistic expression. NVision
trainers emphasized a message to Native youth of the
importance of wellness, empowerment, leadership and
the ability to successfully “walk in two worlds.”

 NVision youth participants, Affleck, 4Real and the
local community were also treated to a series of
community and cultural events including a dance
sponsored by NVision Friday night honoring Native high
school graduates.

On Saturday evening, NVision held a community dinner
and concert at the Pawnee Nation gym.  The concert
centered around a showcase of youth-produced pieces
including a short film, murals, music, dance and
photography created during the NVision Tour workshops.
Nationally acclaimed Native hip hop, funk, folk/rock
and traditional musical artists also performed at the
concert.

A painting created by the young acclaimed
Pawnee/Yakima artist and NVision member Bunky
Echo-Hawk was created live on-stage during the
concert. Upon its completion Casey Affleck and 4Real
Host Sol Guy both autographed the painting.  NVision
will conduct on online raffle for the painting from
June1-15th on its website at www.nvisionit.org. Raffle
proceeds will go towards creating an NVision
scholarship for the Pawnee Nation College.

NVision hopes to take the NVision Tour to reservations
and cities nationwide in the coming year. The
non-profit organization is currently fundraising and
seeking sponsorships for the NVision Tour.  For more
information contact 303.886.3859.
   


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Alyssa Macy

  Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon
   
  Indigenius Media
http://www.indigeniusmedia.com

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[LAAMN] Online updates from the Sixth United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues provided by International Indian Treaty Council delegate

[Alyssa Macy]

 
INTERNATIONAL INDIAN TREATY COUNCIL
Administration Office   Information Office
456 N. Alaska Street 2390 Mission St. 
Suite 301
Palmer, AK 99645  USA  San Francisco CA  94110 
USA
Tel. (907) 745-4482; fax 745-4484  Tel. (415) 641-4482; fax 
641-2198
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]  Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 
May 17, 2007 

For more information contact:
Alyssa Macy, 414-526-2633

Online updates from the Sixth United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous 
Issues provided by International Indian Treaty Council delegate 

For the second year, IITC delegate, Alyssa Macy (Confederated Tribes of Warm 
Springs, Oregon), is providing updates on proceedings of the United Nations 
Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) being held in New York May 14-25, 
2007. Updates include summaries of daily proceedings and photographs of events 
through the duration of the Permanent Forum. 

"I believe it's important that information about proceedings at the Permanent 
Forum be shared with as wide of an audience as possible as the decisions that 
are made in this fora have an impact on the lives of Indigenous Peoples across 
the globe," stated Alyssa at the opening session of the UNPFII. 

"Providing timely updates of the proceedings of the Permanent Forum provide the 
opportunity for Indigenous Peoples and allies to stay abreast of the 
proceedings as many people cannot afford to attend gatherings such as this," 
stated Andrea Carmen, IITC Executive Director. "We especially hope that our 
younger generations pay attention to the work at the United Nations – we are 
looking at them to carry this important work forward." \u003cbr\>The updates 
can be accessed at the Indigenius Media blog (\u003ca 
href\u003d\"http://www.indigeniusmedia.com/blog/\"; target\u003d\"_blank\" 
onclick\u003d\"return 
top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>http://www.indigeniusmedia.com\u003cWBR\>/blog/\u003c/a\>)
 and via several myspace accounts including: Treaty Council (\u003ca 
href\u003d\"http://www.myspace.com/treatycouncil\"; target\u003d\"_blank\" 
onclick\u003d\"return 
top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>\nhttp://www.myspace.com/treatyco\u003cWBR\>uncil\u003c/a\>),
 Indigenous
 Environmental Network (\u003ca 
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onclick\u003d\"return 
top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>http://www.myspace.com/IEN\u003cWBR\>_Revolution\u003c/a\>)
 and Alyssa's myspace (\u003ca 
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onclick\u003d\"return 
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The updates can be accessed at the Indigenius Media blog 
(http://www.indigeniusmedia.com/blog/) and via several myspace accounts 
including: Treaty Council ( http://www.myspace.com/treatycouncil), Indigenous 
Environmental Network (http://www.myspace.com/IEN_Revolution) and Alyssa's 
myspace ( http://www.myspace.com/indigenousflygirl).


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[LAAMN] EVENT: Survival, Dignity & Well-Being of Indigenous Peoples, 5/14, NYC

[Alyssa Macy]

Please circulate. This was the event we agreed to coordinate by consensus at 
the NA Regional meeting, and I hope all regions will participate.

Please all, bring your tribe, organization and/or Nation banner or flag, 
traditional dress and regalia, and cultural presentations (drums, songs, etc) 
to share, We will celebrate our continued collective survival, courage and 
dignity, renew our spirit of struggle, and send prayers for the natural world 
and all our relations. 

Thanks to all,

Andrea Carmen
Executive Director, IITC
456 N. Alaska St. Palmer AK 99645
phone: (907) 745-4482, fax: (907) 745-4484
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Web site: www.treatycouncil.org

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Cultural Event
“THE SURVIVAL, DIGNITY AND WELL-BEING OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES”
Indigenous Peoples celebrating our Rights!

Please join us and support
the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Monday, May 14th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
hosted by the North America Region Indigenous Peoples’ Caucus.
everyone is invited

Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
East 47th Street
between 1st and 2nd Avenues

Contact Andrea Carmen and Ed John, Co-coordinators, NA regional caucus
[EMAIL PROTECTED], 212-682-3633, ext. 3123 | [EMAIL PROTECTED]





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[LAAMN] PRESS RELEASE: Indian Wars Never Ended, Modern Day Message for Modern Times

[Alyssa Macy]

EMBARGOED UNTIL MARCH 26, 2007
 
 CONTACT Crystal Echohawk 303.447.8760
 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 CONTACT Jenni Monet 917.279.5529
 email:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 
 THE INDIAN WARS NEVER ENDED
 MODERN DAY MESSAGE FOR MODERN DAY TIMES 
 
 BOULDER, CO- On Monday, March 26th, 2007, attorneys and staff of the Native 
American Rights Fund will premier its first ever Public Service Announcement at 
the opening ceremonies of the National Indian Gaming Association's annual 
convention and trade show in Phoenix, Arizona. The :60 second PSA, entitled, 
"The Indian Wars Never Ended," is part of a greater campaign to generate a 
renewed awareness to one of Indian Country's most established and respected 
non-profit advocacy organizations. 
 
 For 36 years, NARF has played a significant role in the progress of Native 
people's by providing legal advice and assistance to tribal governments in 
need. Today, some of those tribes are enjoying an economic renewal with the 
advent of gaming in the United States. It's why NARF will celebrate its renewed 
mission of "standing firm for justice" at the NIGA event before a live audience 
of hundreds of anticipated convention attendees. 
 
 Featured in the PSA production are NARF Executive Director John Echohawk and 
members of his legal team, as well as the award-winning hip-hop duo, Culture 
Shock Camp comprised of DJ, Shock B and lyricist and PS composer/producer, 
Quese IMC. The cross-generational project represents the symbolic message of 
NARF as it establishes a modern-day message for modern-day times. 
 
 To see the NARF PSA Campaign, visit: http://www.moderndaywarrior.org
 
 
  NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND 1506 BROADWAY, BOULDER CO 80302 www.narf.org


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